Project Manager

Cape Town / South Africa (Hybrid) · Permanent · 4+ years business-facing project management experience

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Checked and dated23 October 2026

About this role

A legal-delivery project management role inside Cognia's Project Management Office, overseeing legal projects end to end across scoping, execution, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, reporting, team briefing, and close-out. The application flow indicates a hybrid setup with successful candidates expected in the Cape Town office three days a week.

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Cognia explicitly lists an LLB degree as a qualifying pathway for this role, which makes it a meaningful option for legally trained candidates who have moved into delivery, operations, legal project management, or process-improvement work. It is especially relevant for lawyers who want to stay close to legal services while building a non-traditional management track.

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